Supply Chain Product Development

Shawn G. Bunch

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EXECUTIVE-LEVEL SUPPLY CHAIN & PROCUREMENT

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

High-performing supply chain and procurement executive with expertise in building/optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems, and infrastructure to maximize business results in service operations worldwide, including product development, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, quality, and procurement.

Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/goals.

Accomplished professional with extensive scope of responsibility, proven success, and track record of delivering optimal results in high-growth environments through initiatives that exceed operational

performance targets.

A “hands-on” leader with the ability to inspire, motivate, and relate with all levels of cross cultural and cross-functional teams.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Product Development

Raw Material Development

Global Sourcing

Supplier Development

Quality Management

Project Management

Negotiation, Persuasion,

and Communication

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Mandarin Chinese

Revenue Goal/Growth

Attainment

Continuous Operational Improvement

Change Management

Processes/Standards

Multi-Site Operations

Training and Leadership

Development

Sales Account Management

USA/Canada Mass Retail

Public Presenting

Corporate Ambassador

Business Ethic Coach

Budgeting/Forecasting

P&L Management

Financial Plan Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

International Business Consultant / President, Bunch International, Birmingham, AL, 1997 to Present

Develop off-shoring plans that work in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the company

Introduce manufactures in the metal, plastics, wood, and chemical categories to ensure successful

procurement.

Work with designers, engineers, and project management teams to develop new products.

Identify and validate raw material suppliers that can seamlessly integrate into supply chain.

Negotiate pricing, terms, manufacturing and logistics details with suppliers to ensure a win-win for

both parties.

Implement quality control plans and hire and train staff to follow standard operating procedures.

Collaborate with company and supplier teams to facilitate on-time shipments and deliveries.

Implement quality control plans and hire and train staff to follow standard operating procedures.

Follow up with factory and client teams on issues such as quality, Corrective Action Plans, and

manufacturing enhancements.

VP National Accounts, Pacific Casual / BarcaLounger, Camerillo, California, 2023 to 2024

Responsible for Sales and Marketing for all major USA accounts.

Led top level change for fresh designs and marketing that are consistent with forward fashion marketing.

VP Outdoor, Living Style / Li & Fung, Irvine, California, 2020 to 2023

Responsible for development of new category for large international furniture conglomerate.

Designed, sampled, and sold sets to core customers.

Produced 3 piece reclining set in 6 months for “fast track” Sam’s Club program.

Led push to move production out of China to Vietnam and Indonesia.

VP of Product, LetRight / Grand Leisure, Madison, Wisconsin, 2017 to 2020

Responsible for development of new materials for product presented to market.

Developed new sources of raw materials.

Led push to move production out of China to Vietnam and Indonesia.

VP of Operations & Finance, Cosco Home and Office Products, Columbus, Indiana, 2016 to 2017

Responsible for P&L to ensure profitability and adhere to board of director’s goals and objectives

Developed automated financial reporting matrix that will provide timely financials for decision makers and managers.

Build outdoor furniture program with the goal of doubling year-over year, and $80m over 5 years.

Implemented replacement parts program that will save $1m in sales in 2017.

Aligned our international partners with new and existing quality processes and standards.

Director of International Operations, New Design Concepts, Alabaster, AL/DongGuan, China, 2011 to 2015

Consulted company on how to direct source in China from 2011 to 2014.

Selected factories and successfully moved production from 3rd party supplier to direct sourcing model.

Setup China team managed QC, production, and factory issues. The QC department wrote standards and procedures that represented the reputation and value of company culture and products.

Managed shipping/logistics for $15m in containers in an international environment to multi-location destinations throughout the US. This was during several volatile times due to challenges utilizing the west coast ports and limited availability in Canada and Gulf/East Coast ports.

Successful transition of China / worldwide operations to company in 2014-2015.

Director of Quality Assurance, Agio International, Guangzhou, China, 2010 to 2014

Recruited by COO to develop and deploy “customer driven excellence” quality system.

Managed 130 employees in developing and implementing quality standards and process improvements throughout the company’s manufacturing operations throughout China, as well as improving communication from China to our team based in the USA.

Provided ongoing operational process analysis, mitigated quality issues, communicated project/issue status, and identified and resolved operational risk issues.

Lowered overall company returns/defects from 8% (2010) to less than 4% (2014).

Successfully developed and maintained relationships with key buyers from most major US and European mass retailers. Communicated regularly with decision makers on product development, production, quality (change management and corrective action), and shipping status.

Asia Operations Manager, Summer Classics, Montevallo, AL/Guangzhou, China, 2006 to 2009

Implemented manufacturing/production program for China factories to produce product based on 4-week rolling outlooks. Plan proved effective in a cross cultural, manufacturing environment.

Streamlined inventory program to maximize available dollars spent on inventory and production.

Both Asian and US management well satisfied with the efficiencies and capital effectiveness in a tight credit market.

Monitored Quality, shipping/logistics for over $80m in product annually.

Investment Manager, Meld Financial, Birmingham, AL, 2005 to 2006

Managed client funded portfolio of financial products. Returns averaged over 24% during tenure.

Developed fund rating system using Morningstar criteria for easy client selection of risk (nominal, marginal, growth, aggressive growth).

Project Manager / Financial Analyst, AT&T/BellSouth, Birmingham, AL, 2000 to 2005

Managed regulatory-compliance data for $10b contract.

Client P&L was managed to less than +/- 4% using a 4 quarter rolling outlook model.

Successful monthly closings that consistently led to on-time, on-budget performance.

Developed and Implemented a 10 year forecasting model in Excel that enables timely financial and “what if” analysis for accounts totaling $3.6 billion in revenue and 3 billion in expense. This worked produced a financial model was on schedule and was used in account re-costing efforts company-wide.

Audited Data for release of major 2003 revenue growth project that resulted in a successful release to market with revenue growth of 11.5 percent, driven primarily by Bundling. This added 103,000 net DSL customers for a total of 1.2 million at 2nd Quarter 2003 quarter-end (BellSouth Investor News).

Staff Accountant, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, 1999 to 2000

Prepared and managed Budgeting/Forecasting controls totaling $17 million for a department of a major institution during a very volatile situation. All accounts were maintained within 5% of budgeted goals.

Exhibited effective accounting precision and in-depth financial analysis through analytical evaluation and through the elimination of errors and cost liabilities. This generated a savings of over $500,000 during a 6-month period.

Financial Administrator, Campus Crusade for Christ, Singapore, 1998 to 1999

Solicited corporate funding from businesses throughout Singapore to support the mission of Campus Crusade for Christ.

Result: Personally raised over $600,000 of $1.1 million budget.

Managed personal finances for over 100 people serving throughout East Asia.

EDUCATION

M.A. International Studies, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China 1998

B.S. Finance, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA 1997

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